Which of the following produces the most solid waste ?

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Which of the following produces the most solid waste ?

question_subject: 

Geography

question_exam: 

SSC

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keywords: 

{'solid waste': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'nuclear power plants': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'manufacturing': [3, 0, 2, 9], 'agriculture': [5, 1, 0, 6], 'packaging industry': [1, 0, 0, 0]}

Option 1: Agriculture is not the correct answer as it generally produces organic waste, such as crop residues or animal manure, which can be recycled or used as fertilizers.

Option 2: Nuclear Power Plants do generate radioactive waste, but the volume of this waste is relatively small compared to other types of waste generated by other sectors.

Option 3: Manufacturing is the correct answer. Manufacturing processes often produce a significant amount of waste, including hazardous waste from chemical processes, scrap materials from production, and packaging waste.

Option 4: While the Packaging Industry does produce waste, it typically falls under the manufacturing sector. Packaging waste can include materials like cardboard, plastic, or paper, but the overall waste generated by manufacturing processes is generally higher.

Therefore, the manufacturing sector produces the most solid waste.